MHCLG
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Government to scrap Office for Place
The department, launched in 2021, was led by chair Nicholas Boys Smith
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MHCLG convenes 375 industry leaders to support 1.5m homes plan
Delegates discussed creating partnerships to increase the scale of housebuilding and regeneration
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Rayner appoints new non-exec at MHCLG
Mo Baines is chief executive at Association for Public Service Excellence
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Office for Place kicks off search for chief executive
Department seeks leader to develop first corporate plan as it becomes independent from MHCLG
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Rayner loses ‘levelling up’ from department name
Name returns to Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
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Jenrick dismissed from housing in cabinet reshuffle
The move comes amid a wider cabinet reshuffle from prime minister Boris Johnson
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Lord Porter joins MHCLG board
Former chairman of the Local Government Association has been appointed non-executive director
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Government launches commercial rents consultation
Views sought from SME landlords and independents in particular
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Government to introduce new shared ownership model
Proposed changes would require landlords to pay more towards repairs
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Proptech is essential to future of planning, says MHCLG digital chief
Technology would make planning rules more accessible and boost community engagement
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Lords committee flags concerns over planning reform
Concerns include the potential for low-quality housing and a glut of fast food restaurants
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Government failed to assess impact of zoning on housebuilding
The MHCLG has also not made any assessment of how long it would take to implement the reform